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Meet LUCA — Your AI-powered Careers Assistant

25 March 2026

Lancaster University has launched LUCA (Lancaster University Careers Assistant), a new AI-powered platform designed to help students when applying for jobs. Built in collaboration with the ISS Innovation Hub and the Careers Service, LUCA is a secure and trusted Careers AI platform created specifically to support students in securing internships, work experience, and graduate roles.

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Lancaster University Ranks 11th in RateMyPlacement Awards 2025

24 February 2025

We are excited to announce that Lancaster University has been ranked 11th in RateMyPlacement’s ‘Best University for Work Experience’ table for 2025, moving up from 14th place last year! This recognition highlights the university’s dedication to providing outstanding career and placement support for our students.

Have you heard about GROW Your Future?

8 March 2023

GROW Your Future is our careers community, launched in 2019, to support students from underrepresented backgrounds within HE, to develop their career plans, professional networks, career confidence, and employability skills.